MEEKER I At about 3 p.m. on April 22, fire destroyed the home of Glen and Rose Abbott at 1107 Pinyon St. The garage was spared when Meeker firefighters on Engine 1 were able to contain the blaze. No one was in the house at the time, and there were[Read More…]
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Obituary: Barbara Wade
Barbara Wade left this world on Saturday, April 11, 2015, the same way she lived in it: surrounded by family in the place she called home.
Guest Editorial: USFS sticks up for coal mining roadless lands
RBC I The U.S. Forest Service has announced it will try to reinstate the exemption to Colorado’s roadless rule that allows coal mines to build roads in protected areas of Western Colorado. The exemption was struck down last summer by a federal court because the government failed to assess the[Read More…]
In Rangely, May 15 will be a school day; last day is May 21
RANGELY I The Rangely School District announced Friday that Friday, May 15 will be a full day of school for all students and that May 21 will be the last day of school for all students.
Meeker girls first while boys are third at track meet held in Rangely
MEEKER I Despite snow, wind and rain in Meeker on Saturday, Meeker High School Cowboy track coach John Strate said, “Both teams had a great day in Rangely,” where the girls won the team title and the boys finished third in a field of eight teams.
Classifieds: April 30, 2015
Ads for 04/30/15 ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80[Read More…]
Obituary: David Hilary Smith Jr.
David Hilary Smith Jr. was born in the Meeker family ranch home on April 20, 1931, to David Hilary Smith Sr. and Jessie Ray (Cunningham) Smith.
Letter to the Editor: Looking at incentives not a new concept
Dear Editor: Peggy Rector’s letter in last week’s Herald Times was timely in the sense that Tax Incentives for Qualifying Businesses is exactly what the town trustees and mayor look to consider for further support.
Farmers reminded they must sign USDA Conservation Certification form by June 1
RBC I The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers that the 2014 Farm Bill requires producers to file a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form (AD-1026) with their local USDA service center by June 1, in order to become or remain eligible for crop insurance premium[Read More…]
CNCC Foundation Dinner succeeds at raising big scholarship funds
RANGELY I The Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) Foundation held its 11th annual Foundation Dinner Dance on Saturday in the Weiss Colorado Room, and the gathering was a sweeping success toward gathering scholarship funds from those in attendance.
Obituary: MaKenzie Ann Nielsen
MaKenzie Ann Nielsen, 4, of Independence, Utah, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015, from injuries sustained in an accident.
Letter to the Editor: Are expensive rural hospitals a bad idea?
Dear Editor: Despite many (or maybe most?) of the taxpayers and residents living in and around Meeker not approving of this project, the proponents of the new hospital are getting their way. The cost of their vision is so great it will likely cost every man, woman and child living[Read More…]
